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Exploring the Links Between Family Strengths and Adolescent Outcomes

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Author and Contributors: Moore, Kristin (7 more by this author)
Review Level: Peer review
Primary Content Area: Parent/Family
Content Type: Research
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: family strengths, outcomes, risky behaviors
Description: This Research Brief reports on the results of new Child Trends study conducted by America’s Promise Alliance. The findings indicate that family strengths are associated with significantly better outcomes for adolescents in both lower-income families and higher-income families. The authors found that adolescents from families that have these strengths are more likely to perform well in school, to avoid risky behaviors, and to demonstrate positive social behaviors than are adolescents from families that lack these strengths.
Media Type: PDF - Portable Document Format
Resource Listed: July 3, 2009
Resource Last Updated: June 8, 2012
Language: EN

Categories:

Parent/Family: Family Strengths and Traditions: Family strengths

Parent/Family: Child and Adolescent Development: Healthy sexuality and behaviors

Parent/Family: Child and Adolescent Development: Adolescent development